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How a California Child Care Workers' Union Fought for Living Wages — and Won

Daisy Nguyen

October 13, 2023 |

KQED |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, California

By organizing on nights and weekends through their union, Child Care Providers United, home-based child care providers in California were able to secure a landmark contract creating the country’s first retirement fund for unionized child care workers.

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The goats fighting fires in Los Angeles

Lucy Sherriff

September 26, 2023 |

BBC |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Cities in California are turning to goat herders to manage the dead trees and shrubs that become fuel for wildfires. Goats will eat almost anything and are adept at getting to places humans find difficult to reach.

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How artificial intelligence plus local expertise can promote ‘good fire' in Montana

Bowman Leigh

September 21, 2023 |

Montana Free Press |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Montana

The Potential Operational Delineations (PODs) framework combines analytics and local expertise to assess fire risk by marking out locations on a map where fire can best be stopped. The risk is then used to identify where best to suppress the fire and where it can continue to burn to benefit the environment and prevent future fires. From there, experts decide how to respond to a fire in each section of the map in advance, which can also include prevention tactics.

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California Leads the Way in Low-Carbon School Meals

Naoki Nitta

September 19, 2023 |

Civil Eats |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, California

Schools in California are offering more plant-based options to make lunch more climate-friendly, healthier, and more inclusive for those with dietary restrictions or preferences.

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Paris Is Undergoing a Water Revolution

Peter Yeung

September 07, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: France, Paris

By focusing on preventing water pollution at the source, fixing leaks in the system, and public education, Paris cleaned up its water network and decreased water use by 10% over the last ten years.

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Kensington residents are using Park Friends groups to advocate for their parks. Here's how the groups work.

Siani Colon

September 07, 2023 |

Kensington Voice |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Through the Park Friends Network, local volunteer groups work to preserve public spaces in their neighborhood and communicate with the city about needed repairs or improvements. More than 140 Park Friends groups have formed in Philadelphia, with many hosting events such as cleanup days, school supply giveaways, and neighborhood meet-and-greets.

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'Cash for Grass' program has transformed 2,000 lawns in Napa

Katie DeBenedetti

August 31, 2023 |

Napa Valley Register |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Napa, California

Residents of Napa, California, are replacing their lawns with native, low-water landscaping to use less water and save money on water bills. Many were incentivized by the city’s Cash for Grass rebate program that offers per-square-foot rebates for those who make the swap.

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How New York's Public Hospitals Cut Carbon Emissions: More Vegetables

Cara Buckley

August 31, 2023 |

The New York Times |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Plant-based food is now the default option at New York City’s 11 public hospitals, and the change is decreasing their greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, meat is only served upon special request.

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A digital refuge for male survivors of sexual abuse

Yusuf Adua

August 29, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ibadan, Oyo State

Boys Without Borders provides boys who experienced sexual abuse with a support system and educational resources to help them overcome social and mental health issues they may be facing. With the group’s 65 student volunteers, they have helped more than 2,500 boys since launching in 2020.

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Social Justice and Sustainability: Denmark's Take on Green Menstruation

Niyati Patel

August 28, 2023 |

Grady Newsource |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Denmark, Copen

The Denmark-based startup LastObject manufactures reusable menstrual products that produce less waste than the typical throw-away versions. Its reusable pad is made of polyester and bamboo and can be washed and reused for up to 10 years.

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